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Lucca (in the ancient world: Luca) has about 85.379 inhabitants (as of December 31st, 2011), is located in Tuscany and is the capital of the province Lucca. It is located in the valley of the river Serchio about 20 km northeast of Pisa and about 20 km east of the Tuscan coast.

Typical cuisine of Lucca, Tuscany

The olive oil from Lucca is exceptionally fine and therefore world famous. Due to its excellent quality the olive oil from Lucca has been awarded several prices. Among the “Antipasti” there are different soups like the „Garmucia“ ( a soup made from artichokes, peas, thick beans and asparagus).

Local specialties are the pork chops, roast pork with chestnut polenta, lamb with olives, thrush on a spit and grilled trouts from the Serchio river.

Desserts are: The “Buccellato”, a typical cake in ring form, the “Castagnaccio”, a fancy cake from chestnut flour and the “Necci”, also made from chestnut flour.

Among the tasty local wines the white and red Montecarlo stand out; yet also very tasty is the “Biadina”, a classical liquor from Lucca.

Events of Lucca, Tuscany

Palio della Balestra – on July 12th Lucca revives the tradition of crossbow shooting at Piazza San Michele.

Festa di Santa Zita – in end of April Lucca organizes a large flower market in honor of the charitable saint.

Giacomo Puccini Festival – enthusiasts of the opera can look forward to this open air festival. In the months July and August the operas of Puccini are staged on the stage at the Lago di Massaciuccoli.

Summer Festival Lucca Openair: various live acts with many famous musicians.

Oddities

The tower "Torre Guigni" is part of an impressive construction of the Guinigi family, wealthy and powerful traders that lived in Lucca in the 14th century, and the tower is now the only remnant of the 250 towers, which peaked above the roofs of this city during the Middle Ages. The top of this 44,25 meter high tower today consists of a roof garden with centuries-old durmast oaks.

History

The ancient Etruscan Lucca in the valley of the river Serchio was first mentioned in 180 BC. Back then Lucca was founded at the same time as Pisa (also 180 BC ) and Luna ( 177 BC) as a Roman colony. Around 1160 the city was transcribed the rule over a territory around the city from the Bavarian duke and the Tuscan margrave Welf VI against a toll.

The wealth and influence of the city Lucca in the 13th century based largely on the textile industry. Amongst other Lucca was famous for its silk, as its rich coloring was considered unmatched in Europe. Due to the military power of the victorious French revolutionary armies that ended the Austrian rule in Italy, the republic of Lucca was forced to introduce a modern “democracy” (1799/1800) according to the French model and in complete dependency from Napoleon Bonaparte’s France. (Luccan Republic)

In the course of the overthrow of Napoleon in 1814 Lucca was for a short time occupied by Neapolitan and later Austrian troops. Since then the duchy is a part of Tuscany, with which it first joined Sardinia in the course of the Risorgimento 1859/61 and later the new centralized state Italy.

Economy

In earlier times Lucca experienced a period of wealth and fame due to the production and trade of silk. Today the local economy profits from the crafts and the large touristic afflux.

Climate

The climate in Lucca is warm and temperate. In the course of the year, July is the warmest month with an average temperature of 23,1 ° C. The coldest month of the year is with an average temperature of 6,3 ° C January.

Arrival to Lucca

Car

Lucca is located conveniently at the interchange A12/A11. Heading northwards the A12 leads in direction Genoa ( 160 km), going westwards you reach Florence with the A 11 (75 km) and southwards the A 12 takes you to Livorno (45 km). A wonderful avenue takes you to Pisa ( 25 km).

Train

Lucca is located at the railway line Florence – Viareggio and furthermore it offers a connection to Pisa. The train station of Lucca is located only a couple meters outside the town wall.

Airport

The nearest international airport is Pia Galileo-Galilei (PSA). Shuttle busses go back and forth between the airport and the train station “Pisa Centrale”. A little further, yet well connected with trains, is the airport Florence.

Lucca

Lucca (in the ancient world: Luca) has about 85.379 inhabitants (as of December 31st, 2011), is located in Tuscany and is the capital of the province Lucca. It is located in the valley of the river Serchio about 20 km northeast of Pisa and about 20 km east of the Tuscan coast.

Typical cuisine of Lucca, Tuscany

The olive oil from Lucca is exceptionally fine and therefore world famous. Due to its excellent quality the olive oil from Lucca has been awarded several prices. Among the “Antipasti” there are different soups like the „Garmucia“ ( a soup made from artichokes, peas, thick beans and asparagus).

Local specialties are the pork chops, roast pork with chestnut polenta, lamb with olives, thrush on a spit and grilled trouts from the Serchio river.

Desserts are: The “Buccellato”, a typical cake in ring form, the “Castagnaccio”, a fancy cake from chestnut flour and the “Necci”, also made from chestnut flour.

Among the tasty local wines the white and red Montecarlo stand out; yet also very tasty is the “Biadina”, a classical liquor from Lucca.

Events of Lucca, Tuscany

Palio della Balestra – on July 12th Lucca revives the tradition of crossbow shooting at Piazza San Michele.

Festa di Santa Zita – in end of April Lucca organizes a large flower market in honor of the charitable saint.

Giacomo Puccini Festival – enthusiasts of the opera can look forward to this open air festival. In the months July and August the operas of Puccini are staged on the stage at the Lago di Massaciuccoli.

Summer Festival Lucca Openair: various live acts with many famous musicians.

Oddities

The tower "Torre Guigni" is part of an impressive construction of the Guinigi family, wealthy and powerful traders that lived in Lucca in the 14th century, and the tower is now the only remnant of the 250 towers, which peaked above the roofs of this city during the Middle Ages. The top of this 44,25 meter high tower today consists of a roof garden with centuries-old durmast oaks.

History

The ancient Etruscan Lucca in the valley of the river Serchio was first mentioned in 180 BC. Back then Lucca was founded at the same time as Pisa (also 180 BC ) and Luna ( 177 BC) as a Roman colony. Around 1160 the city was transcribed the rule over a territory around the city from the Bavarian duke and the Tuscan margrave Welf VI against a toll.

The wealth and influence of the city Lucca in the 13th century based largely on the textile industry. Amongst other Lucca was famous for its silk, as its rich coloring was considered unmatched in Europe. Due to the military power of the victorious French revolutionary armies that ended the Austrian rule in Italy, the republic of Lucca was forced to introduce a modern “democracy” (1799/1800) according to the French model and in complete dependency from Napoleon Bonaparte’s France. (Luccan Republic)

In the course of the overthrow of Napoleon in 1814 Lucca was for a short time occupied by Neapolitan and later Austrian troops. Since then the duchy is a part of Tuscany, with which it first joined Sardinia in the course of the Risorgimento 1859/61 and later the new centralized state Italy.

Economy

In earlier times Lucca experienced a period of wealth and fame due to the production and trade of silk. Today the local economy profits from the crafts and the large touristic afflux.

Climate

The climate in Lucca is warm and temperate. In the course of the year, July is the warmest month with an average temperature of 23,1 ° C. The coldest month of the year is with an average temperature of 6,3 ° C January.

Arrival to Lucca

Car

Lucca is located conveniently at the interchange A12/A11. Heading northwards the A12 leads in direction Genoa ( 160 km), going westwards you reach Florence with the A 11 (75 km) and southwards the A 12 takes you to Livorno (45 km). A wonderful avenue takes you to Pisa ( 25 km).

Train

Lucca is located at the railway line Florence – Viareggio and furthermore it offers a connection to Pisa. The train station of Lucca is located only a couple meters outside the town wall.

Airport

The nearest international airport is Pia Galileo-Galilei (PSA). Shuttle busses go back and forth between the airport and the train station “Pisa Centrale”. A little further, yet well connected with trains, is the airport Florence.